Daniel Wicker
@dwicker.bsky.social
⚽️ Lead Data Analyst for Charlotte FC
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Funny to hear “18th *best* pressing stats” as if we’ve somehow decided pressing is de facto good rather than a tactical choice
April 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Funny to hear “18th *best* pressing stats” as if we’ve somehow decided pressing is de facto good rather than a tactical choice
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This viral post on the US Institute of Peace is worth your time
March 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
This viral post on the US Institute of Peace is worth your time
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I still get quite a few questions about breaking into football.
Answer remains the same. Write about it. Blog. Qualifications mean nothing in this industry. Long form writing is a free job application. People will read it.
Answer remains the same. Write about it. Blog. Qualifications mean nothing in this industry. Long form writing is a free job application. People will read it.
March 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I still get quite a few questions about breaking into football.
Answer remains the same. Write about it. Blog. Qualifications mean nothing in this industry. Long form writing is a free job application. People will read it.
Answer remains the same. Write about it. Blog. Qualifications mean nothing in this industry. Long form writing is a free job application. People will read it.
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On this week’s edition…
-The Union’s hot start 🐍
-The Galaxy’s struggles 🌌
-FC Dallas is fun 🤠
… and a little more.
For @backheeled.com
-The Union’s hot start 🐍
-The Galaxy’s struggles 🌌
-FC Dallas is fun 🤠
… and a little more.
For @backheeled.com
MLS data deep-dive: LA Galaxy’s problems, Philadelphia Union’s efficiency & more
The LA Galaxy need to get the ball into the box. Plus, FC Dallas are wildly watchable and San Diego FC’s defense is spectacular.
www.backheeled.com
March 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
On this week’s edition…
-The Union’s hot start 🐍
-The Galaxy’s struggles 🌌
-FC Dallas is fun 🤠
… and a little more.
For @backheeled.com
-The Union’s hot start 🐍
-The Galaxy’s struggles 🌌
-FC Dallas is fun 🤠
… and a little more.
For @backheeled.com
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So, about those anonymous soccer analysts Minnesota are working with... www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2025/3/1/american-soccer-analysis-announce-minnesota-united-fc-as-analytics-consulting-client
March 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
So, about those anonymous soccer analysts Minnesota are working with... www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2025/3/1/american-soccer-analysis-announce-minnesota-united-fc-as-analytics-consulting-client
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I'm enjoying seeing one of our Where Goals Come From models used out in the wild more this young MLS season. It's called the "xG Tiers".
Starting with the fact that every professional league has an average conversation rate of ~10%, the xG Tiers describe in shots in simple terms:
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Starting with the fact that every professional league has an average conversation rate of ~10%, the xG Tiers describe in shots in simple terms:
1/
March 2, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I'm enjoying seeing one of our Where Goals Come From models used out in the wild more this young MLS season. It's called the "xG Tiers".
Starting with the fact that every professional league has an average conversation rate of ~10%, the xG Tiers describe in shots in simple terms:
1/
Starting with the fact that every professional league has an average conversation rate of ~10%, the xG Tiers describe in shots in simple terms:
1/
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For those of you on here not already attached to MLS, what if you took the normal randomness and chaos of soccer, but then didn’t allow the teams owned by oligarchs and nation states to outspend the other guys by orders of magnitude. But you still gave them enough rope to hang themselves repeatedly.
I am aware that the 30th season of major league soccer begins this upcoming Saturday
February 16, 2025 at 10:58 PM
For those of you on here not already attached to MLS, what if you took the normal randomness and chaos of soccer, but then didn’t allow the teams owned by oligarchs and nation states to outspend the other guys by orders of magnitude. But you still gave them enough rope to hang themselves repeatedly.
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Recording a new episode tomorrow night!
Got any questions for the show? Drop them below! 👇
Don’t forget if you’re in our discord, drop them in our mailbag chat!
#ForTheCrown #PorLaCorona
Got any questions for the show? Drop them below! 👇
Don’t forget if you’re in our discord, drop them in our mailbag chat!
#ForTheCrown #PorLaCorona
February 11, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Recording a new episode tomorrow night!
Got any questions for the show? Drop them below! 👇
Don’t forget if you’re in our discord, drop them in our mailbag chat!
#ForTheCrown #PorLaCorona
Got any questions for the show? Drop them below! 👇
Don’t forget if you’re in our discord, drop them in our mailbag chat!
#ForTheCrown #PorLaCorona
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another one for the sports analytics conference bingo: the best thing to do for the prospective sports analytics person is do your own stuff for fun and Share It #ASIS2025
February 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM
another one for the sports analytics conference bingo: the best thing to do for the prospective sports analytics person is do your own stuff for fun and Share It #ASIS2025
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Wondering where to find coverage of your local MLS club?
We've got you covered.
We've got you covered.
January 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Wondering where to find coverage of your local MLS club?
We've got you covered.
We've got you covered.
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As Jack McGlynn scores his first #USMNT goal, from around 30 yards out, a reminder of his shot map from the 2024 MLS season for Philadelphia Union (@fotmob.com)
January 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM
As Jack McGlynn scores his first #USMNT goal, from around 30 yards out, a reminder of his shot map from the 2024 MLS season for Philadelphia Union (@fotmob.com)
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Continuing the tradition, I have compiled an end-of-year overview of the soccer analytics content that I liked the most in the past year. The 2024 edition includes pointers to over 160 resources, including research papers, blog posts, articles, podcasts, and books.
janvanhaaren.be/posts/soccer...
janvanhaaren.be/posts/soccer...
Soccer Analytics 2024 Review – Jan Van Haaren
Collection of the soccer analytics content that I liked the most in 2024!
janvanhaaren.be
December 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Continuing the tradition, I have compiled an end-of-year overview of the soccer analytics content that I liked the most in the past year. The 2024 edition includes pointers to over 160 resources, including research papers, blog posts, articles, podcasts, and books.
janvanhaaren.be/posts/soccer...
janvanhaaren.be/posts/soccer...
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Are you kidding me
BAL 31 - 2 HOU
Final
No Scorigami. That score has happened 2 times before, most recently on September 19, 1965.
Final
No Scorigami. That score has happened 2 times before, most recently on September 19, 1965.
December 26, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Are you kidding me
Anyone following me that’s interested in Charlotte FC coverage should take the time to subscribe to Carroll Walton and follow the great work she does covering our club.
Doyle is right (as he often is), local coverage is critical
carrollwalton422581.substack.com?r=29v0pj&utm...
Doyle is right (as he often is), local coverage is critical
carrollwalton422581.substack.com?r=29v0pj&utm...
December 23, 2024 at 2:45 AM
Anyone following me that’s interested in Charlotte FC coverage should take the time to subscribe to Carroll Walton and follow the great work she does covering our club.
Doyle is right (as he often is), local coverage is critical
carrollwalton422581.substack.com?r=29v0pj&utm...
Doyle is right (as he often is), local coverage is critical
carrollwalton422581.substack.com?r=29v0pj&utm...
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Free newsletter: Local coverage is the lifeblood of pro sports. It’s true of the NFL, and it’s true of the EPL, and it’s been true of MLS since day one.
What I want for Christmas is for you all to find & support someone providing local coverage in 2025.
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What I want for Christmas is for you all to find & support someone providing local coverage in 2025.
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
Transfer window needs, GAM totals and, for some reason, barnyard animals
Our final Extratime of 2024 went off the rails
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December 22, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Free newsletter: Local coverage is the lifeblood of pro sports. It’s true of the NFL, and it’s true of the EPL, and it’s been true of MLS since day one.
What I want for Christmas is for you all to find & support someone providing local coverage in 2025.
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
What I want for Christmas is for you all to find & support someone providing local coverage in 2025.
open.substack.com/pub/tacticsf...
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The 2025 Superdraft is here, and as such, here is our analytical big board from @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc. There are dashboards, there are tier lists. Get it all: www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2024/12...
The Most Analytical Big Board Around, 2025 Superdraft Edition — American Soccer Analysis
he MLS Superdraft takes place on Friday, and despite MLS’ best effort to make sure you don’t know about it American Soccer Analysis will step in to keep you informed. Thankfully Wyscout keeps an exten...
www.americansocceranalysis.com
December 19, 2024 at 1:47 PM
The 2025 Superdraft is here, and as such, here is our analytical big board from @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc. There are dashboards, there are tier lists. Get it all: www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2024/12...
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Real ones know the true MVP this season.
December 6, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Real ones know the true MVP this season.
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Las Palmas to Barca: 1,350 miles
#MNUFC yearly road trips over 1,350 miles: 7 (Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, LAFC, LA Galaxy, San Jose, now add in San Diego starting next season)
#MNUFC yearly road trips over 1,350 miles: 7 (Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, LAFC, LA Galaxy, San Jose, now add in San Diego starting next season)
History is made by many men and women. Last weekend Las Palmas won at Barclona for the first time in 53 years. They had travelled over 2000km, as they have to for every away game. I went with them to see how they do it. www.espn.com/soccer/story...
December 6, 2024 at 7:16 PM
Las Palmas to Barca: 1,350 miles
#MNUFC yearly road trips over 1,350 miles: 7 (Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, LAFC, LA Galaxy, San Jose, now add in San Diego starting next season)
#MNUFC yearly road trips over 1,350 miles: 7 (Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, LAFC, LA Galaxy, San Jose, now add in San Diego starting next season)
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My theory is that 3rd party companies providing tools for clubs has severely hindered the advancement of analytics, simply because 99% of clubs are content (or simply don't have the money) to buy off the shelf data and basic tools rather than invest in an actual research department.
December 2, 2024 at 6:38 PM
My theory is that 3rd party companies providing tools for clubs has severely hindered the advancement of analytics, simply because 99% of clubs are content (or simply don't have the money) to buy off the shelf data and basic tools rather than invest in an actual research department.
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New (first) post on the Central Winger substack. With thoughts on Player Similarity, problems with current approaches, and a path forward.
Substituting Similarity
Summary statistics are problematic for comparing players
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November 18, 2024 at 1:34 PM
New (first) post on the Central Winger substack. With thoughts on Player Similarity, problems with current approaches, and a path forward.
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Here’s a starter pack featuring all MLS, MLSNP, NWSL, USL, USL Super League, & CPL clubs. Updated daily, but please let me know if I’m missing anyone.
go.bsky.app/HgJuQra
go.bsky.app/HgJuQra
November 17, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Here’s a starter pack featuring all MLS, MLSNP, NWSL, USL, USL Super League, & CPL clubs. Updated daily, but please let me know if I’m missing anyone.
go.bsky.app/HgJuQra
go.bsky.app/HgJuQra
Had a great time at Soccerex Miami discussing trends in data and analytics in soccer!
Also, hi Bluesky 👋
Also, hi Bluesky 👋
November 15, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Had a great time at Soccerex Miami discussing trends in data and analytics in soccer!
Also, hi Bluesky 👋
Also, hi Bluesky 👋